Orthorexia Nervosa. Sarah McMahon, Psychologist
Orthorexia Nervosa- When the pursuit of health becomes unhealthy
Orthorexia Nervosa is a potentially serious eating disorder. People with ON may initially appear to be the perfect client, with their nutrition knowledge and extremely healthy diet. But listening to them carefully reveals such over-restriction and obsession with what they eat that it interferes with relationships, work, and their sense of peace and happiness.
Sarah is a psychologist and director of BodyMatters Australasia, an organisation which offers counselling and treatment for eating disorders, body image issues, and unhealthy weight loss practises. This webinar covers;
What is Orthorexia
The Bratman Orthorexia Self Test
Similarities and differences between Orthorexia and Anorexia
Examples of erroneous food beliefs that may lead to Orthorexia
Psychological triggers and characteristics
Its place on the Spectrum of eating disorders
Identifying clients with Orthorexia
Using eating disorder criteria
The Great Starvation Study
Tips for engaging clients
Resources, including links to radio and TV interviews
Sarah has been working in this field for over a decade. She has a Masters of Public Health and a passion for educating the community about disordered eating.
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